Abstract: A visor and document holder for a computer monitor is provided. The preferred embodiment includes a rectangular top member and first and second generally L-shaped side walls that cooperate with the top member to form a shroud extending perpendicularly to the screen plane. Side panels are carried by the side walls and extend in planes generally parallel to the screen plane to block light emanating from behind the computer screen from impinging on the user's eyes and causing unwanted constriction of the pupils. The visor/document holder has a center of gravity that lies forward of the computer monitor, causing a tendency of the device to sag and lose its vertical orientation. A pair of support tabs rest against the front wall of the monitor and prevents sagging and retains the vertical orientation of the device.

Abstract: A combination table easel, slant board and clipboard is provided. A body having a front surface for holding working papers and the like is pivotally connected to first and second support members. The second support member may be connected to the body in at least three different angular relationships to form either a table easel, slat board or clipboard. Velcro fasteners are the preferred type of fastener. The apparatus is easily stored, shipped and handled in its clipboard configuration.

Abstract: A detachable and foldable visor is provided for use on a lap-top or portable computer monitor. The visor has a central panel and two side panels adapted to extend across the top and the sides of the monitor. Multiple score lines are provided between the central panel and side panels to facilitate using the visor on monitors of different widths. Mounting tabs are connected to or on the side panels which cooperate with a rubber band or other flexible retainer to exert a tensile force holding the visor onto the monitor. The visor is foldable into a compact and flat position in which it can be easily carried in the same case as the lap-top or portable computer.

Abstract: A corner bind apparatus is provided for binding together a plurality of sheets at an aligned corner. An anti-shear mechanism such as a staple is provided to keep the sheets from sliding relative to each other, for use in combination with an anti-peel device which wraps around the corner of the plurality of sheets to resist the top sheets from being lifted off of the stack of sheets, for use in combination with an anti-tear device which resists tearing of the top sheet or sheets along the edge of the corner bind device.

Abstract: A corner bind apparatus and method are provided for binding a plurality of papers together at one corner. An anti-shear device, such as a staple or pressure sensitive adhesive, is used together with an anti-peel device to form the binding. The anti-peel device grips and encloses the corner of the papers. A triangular body is utilized with two triangular tabs extending away from the body, the tabs being folded around the back side of the stack of papers. A flag of various shapes may be attached to the corner bind device.

Abstract: A strip binding system is provided wherein the elements to be bound are held in compression by pulling from below so that no binding bar is required. The binding posts are of a thermoplastic material but the binding strips themselves can be of a different plastic.

Abstract: A punch is provided having a novel tooth configuration wherein the tooth has piercing points at the centers of the extreme ends of a rectangular shank with an arcuate surface connecting the two points and with four concave surfaces connecting the sides of the arcuate surface with flat sides of the rectangular shank. The punch has a double action wherein it first pierces the paper and then shears the side walls so that a minimum amount of energy is necessary.

Abstract: A binding system is disclosed wherein a relatively narrow strip of heavy paper or the like is provided with a section having a heat sealing adhesive. Papers to be bound are placed against the heat sealable adhesive which is heated to activate the adhesive and is cooled. Various embodiments include side mounted, top mounted, hanging, and computer print out binders.

Abstract: An adjustable shield is provided which fits over the cabinet of a CRT to help eliminate glare on the screen and also serves as a security shield. The shield is made in three telescoping pieces so that a standard shield can be adjusted to fit a number of different sizes.

Abstract: A multiple position switch is provided which is actuated by a lever to plug the switching element into a selected one of a plurality of receptacles. The switch is particularly applicable in connection with peripheral equipment for computers.

Abstract: An interconnection device is provided for multiple conductor cables wherein one of the cables has conductors terminating in a plurality of pins while the other cable has conductors terminating in a series of sockets whereby the pins may be placed in any of the sockets to alter the connections from one end of the cable to the other. The device of the present invention is particularly suitable for use in connecting computers to peripheral equipment.

Abstract: A storage container is provided of simple, two piece construction which is in the form of two U-shaped members, one of which can be inverted over the other to form a closed container and which has guide means whereby the top member can be tilted back to open the container.

Abstract: A heater unit is provided for activating a heat sensitive adhesive binder system. The unit has simplified control and indicator means.

Abstract: A binding element adapted for binding an apertured stack of sheets into a book. The binding element comprises a first binding strip from which project a plurality of spaced studs adapted to be positioned through the apertures; and a second binding strip having a plurality of openings sized to freely receive the studs to afford positioning the second strip over ends of the studs projecting beyond the stack of sheets. Blocks on the second strip can then be pressed into the openings to forcefully engage the studs extending through the openings with teeth along the walls of the openings so that the teeth will indent the studs and maintain the position of the studs in the second strip. The ends of the studs projecting beyond the second strip can then be removed.

Abstract: An improved motor-driven laminating machine is provided which is adapted to laminate articles by use of endless belt drive either when they are contained in prefabricated laminating packets or utilizing continuous webs of laminating material. The endless belts serve as a carrier when the laminating packets are employed.

Abstract: A prefabricated laminating packet is provided having two laminating sheets thereon with a pull tab detachably attached thereto adapted for use in laminating machines. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, the pull tab has a series of notches therein which serve to locate the packet within a laminating machine and also which enable the machine to work only with packets designed for that particular machine.

Abstract: A frame for pictures and the like is provided having a U-shaped edge member including a pair of arms extending downwardly from a bight and having an inwardly extending member on one of the arms. The picture is held in place by means of a sheet of a bendable, stiff material which is folded over near a marginal edge with the fold line resting against the bight and the terminal edge locked against the inwardly extending member.

Abstract: A prefabricated laminating packet is provided having two laminating sheets thereon with a pull tab detachably attached thereto adapted for use in laminating machines. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, the pull tab has a series of notches therein which serve to locate the packet within a laminating machine and also which enable the machine to work only with packets designed for that particular machine.

Abstract: An automatic laminating machine is provided for use with pre-fabricated laminating packets having a tear-off tab with a plurality of notches thereon. The machine is substantially automatic in its operation and can be easily operated by an inexperienced operator. The machine requires no warm-up time and heats up in only 10 seconds each time a packet is inserted. The machine will not operate unless it is used with a laminating packet with a pull tab of proper configuration which not only energizes the machine but also aligns the packet within the machine.